So here it is the Official Arcana Heart 3 Thread, i know neogaf has a huge beatemup fanbase and i hope many of you guys will also pick up this game. Currently it is only released in Japan but lets just hope that someone will bring it over.
Basic information
Developer: EXAMU
Publisher: Arc System Works
Platforms: Playstation 3, XBOX 360
Genre: fighting game
Release Date:
Japan - January 13th 2011 [Out Now!]
North America - TBA
Europe - TBA
Story
via wikipedia:
The game's setting takes place in a fictional, somewhat futuristic Japan combined with fantasy elements. In the previous game, Arcana Heart 2, a dimensional distortion occurred in the country's Kanto region, caused by the primordial being known as Angelia Avallone. This event came to be known as the "Great Kanto Incident." The international Holy Spirit Institutions suffered harshly after the "Great Kanto Incident," but restoration has begun and about two months have elapsed.
In this time, a family had received technical assistance during the war in Europe. Now the family has created "The Drexler Institution" to resume its activities around the world. The Drexler Institution was hiding in Japan. Western Europe was devastated by the Office of the Holy Spirit led by Mildred who had since defected. The West Branch of the Holy Spirit Rosenberg Agency had to be completely reconstituted.
Shortly thereafter, a large number of dimensional distortions were observed throughout Japan. "Drexler" is a little unusual and unnatural with its authority behind the scenes too. Japan has embarked on a convergence of the Holy Office to gain control of the situation. They are looking closely into part of an area in Japan that educates several "Maidens". A "Maiden" has begun her activities from the branch in Rosenberg. This newcomer has been given the ability of a "Maiden". With the authority acquired from Drexler, a major order has been given to sink the entirety of Japan after six days.
Cover
Arcana Heart 3 [Suggoi! Limited Edition]
Limited Edition including:
- 1 x Arcana Hearts 3 Game
- 1 x Arcana Hearts 3 Art Work Book
- 1 x Set of 24 Character Pins
Where to buy
http://www.yesasia.com/
http://www.amiami.jp/shop/?set=english
http://www.ncsx.com/
http://www.play-asia.com
https://www.amazon.co.jp/?tag=
Weiss ヴァイス
Sharalachrot シャルラッハロート
Eko えこ
Petra ペトラ
Heart はぁと
Saki 冴姫 or サキ
Maori 舞織
Kamui 神依
Konoha このは
Nazuna なずな
Akane あかね
Zenia ゼニア
Lieselotte リーゼロッテ or リーゼ
Dorothy ドロシー
Catherine キャサリン
Mei-Fang メイファン or 美凰
Kira きら
Lilica リリカ
Yoriko 頼子
Fiona フィオナ
Angelia アンジェリア
Elsa エルザ
Clarice クラリーチェ
via
http://arcana.mizuumi.net/wiki/
Arcana Gauge
The bar at the bottom of the screen is the Arcana Gauge. Homing Cancels, Guard Cancels, Supers, Arcana Supers and Critical Hearts all use this gauge. When you start a match, you start off with one, and you can gain a maximum of three. When you hit the opponent, force them to block, or have the same done to you, your maximum usable gauge (green) increases. When you use your Arcana Gauge, even after it has increased, it will not reduce but turn red. After a set period of time, it will recover back to its maximum. While your gauge is red, you cannot increase your maximum until it has recovered. If you use up your gauge right in the beginning of a match, you could find it hard to rapidly increase your Arcana Gauge to more comfortable levels. You will refill the maximum amount back to green in between rounds. Abbreviation: AG
Supers
All character Supers and Arcana Supers take 1 bar from the Arcana Gauge. Most supers are preformed with a motion plus the A and B buttons at the same time. Many Supers are cancellable into Arcana Supers. For descriptions of each one, check the character move lists on this wiki as a reference.
Critical Heart
Every character has an ultimate move, their Critical Heart. These attacks require 3 bars from your arcana gauge and do massive damage. Some critical hearts may have prerequisites such as using a move before hand. Also, some critical hearts are broken into parts and can be accessed for 1 bar. Every character has a different motion and set of conditions, so make sure you check out the character pages to learn your critical heart. Abbreviation: XH
For detailed informations about:
- Mechanics
- Controls
- FAQ
- Game Modes
- Glossary
- HUD
- Links
- Story
- System
- Tutorial
- Arcanas
please visit
http://arcana.mizuumi.net/wiki/
Menu Translation
you can find a complete menu translation here:
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=25521873&postcount=66
Screenshots:
Videos:
Trailer:
Gameplay:
Wallpaper:
If you would like to play with fellow gafers please post your IDs / Gamertags in this thread like this:
ID - Gaf name
PSN IDs:
fleko - Flek
xero273 - xero273
paquin - Yes Boss!
lyteedge - lyte edge
reIII- reIII
CowieX - Cowie
Amishpriest - amishpriest99
DJKazu2k7 - DJKazu2k7
ReTripleXSoprano - ReXXXSoprano
bistromathics - bistromathics
TimeKillr - TimeKillr
killtheflock - lolmark
zod5000 - doc_zaius
?????? - Yes Boss!
XBOX Gamertags:
S3ar Me - danmaku
